Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting experience of baking your own Easy French Baguette with Cheese and Garlic. This delightful recipe features a crispy crust, soft interior, and is generously filled with gooey cheese and aromatic garlic. Perfect for sharing at dinner parties or enjoying as a cozy snack while watching your favorite show, this baguette is sure to impress guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Mix warm water and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Create the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually stir in the yeast mixture until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Let It Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Add Garlic Goodness: Punch down dough; knead in minced garlic and cheese evenly.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 450°F. Shape into baguettes on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg